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Appalachian Assets

As we move into the holiday weekend, let’s celebrate a few of the great things our amazing university has accomplished and has to offer:

About 3,300 new first year students and 1,300 transfer students joined our community this fall, many of whom gathered at Kidd Brewer Stadium following Convocation for the photo above which, by the way, had more hits on social media than any AppState post ever;

As of Tuesday, Aug. 29, Appalachian is one of only 35 institutions nationwide to earn the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education’s (FIRE) “green light” rating for protecting student and faculty free speech;

An array of seasoned leaders (including nine new deans), faculty and staff primed to guide, teach and learn alongside the largest and most diverse campus population ever;

An amazing cadre of new and returning scholarship students – from ACCESS to Wilson – eager to expand their horizons and ours;

P.S. We had so many requests for the “No Hate App State” stickers we shared during move-in that we printed a second batch. Pick one (or more) up for free at the welcome and information desks in Plemmons Student Union.

Fall semester is in full swing and your students are settling into their classes, which are rigorous and designed to push them to think critically and creatively. The beginning of each semester is always a good time to remind students of the robust resources our university provides to help them succeed. These offerings - many of them guided by our stellar faculty - include early academic interventions, wellness and prevention services, financial aid assistance and career counseling, and contribute to Appalachian's impressive retention rate, which is well above the national average. We help students establish a foundation for success that lasts a lifetime.

Fall semester is in full swing and we have complemented our rigorous academics with a full slate of events - from our second annual Founders Day earlier this month to the Homecoming festivities scheduled for October. Construction continues - on time and on budget - from the upgrade of Sanford Hall to the new parking deck, recently opened, and the quickly rising residence halls. Stay up to date on all the changes on the Appalachian's Future website. It is always a pleasure to hear stories of how our alumni - nearly 97,000 of whom reside in North Carolina - are using their Appalachian education to enhance their professions, elevate their communities and make real and powerful contributions.

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